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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.64, 721.92 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.64, 721.92 and 193.04 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.64 : 721.92 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.64/721.92 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.64x = 721.92 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.64x = 139,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,359.44/481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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